Snoop Dogg 'tests songs on David Beckham'

Snoop Dogg has revealed that he prefers to test his latest tracks on David Beckham before label bosses, saying that the footballer "loves" his music.

The rapper told Radio 1's Scott Mills that his good friend Beckham is one of the first people to hear his new material.

He said: "When I make my records, he's one of the first people I send the record to before it's done, even before the label get it."

He also praised the LA Galaxy player, saying: "He's a great father, a great husband and a great friend, I love our friendship and some people in life just come together for some odd reason.

"Me and him came together on one night and we just became friends and we've just been friends ever since."

Speaking about Cheryl Cole's chances of popularity in the US, the musician added: "Is she a singer? It's okay if we don't know her, we will learn to know her. She's just got to make us love her."

Snoop Dogg is rumoured to have been offered a deal to appear in this year's Celebrity Big Brother, along with Tim Westwood.

He has also reportedly been asked to perform at Kate Moss's wedding reception in July.

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